Hyderabad, April 18 -- Calling on citizens to step forward in the event of road accidents, the Telangana Police has intensified awareness of the Centre's "Rah-Veer" initiative, which encourages bystanders to provide immediate assistance to victims during the critical "golden hour."

The authorities stated that hesitation and apprehension of legal issues generally prevent individuals from aiding victims of accidents, which results in loss of life. The Rah-Veer program is a government initiative to change this attitude and to appreciate lifesavers.

Under the initiative, individuals who ensure that an injured person is transported to a hospital in time are eligible for a cash reward of Rs 25,000 along with a certificate of appreciation. In ...